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Our award winning global AOG service is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please call +44 1403 798888 or email aog@ajw-group.com.
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4 Feb 2026
MRO Middle East 2026, is the leading destination for the commercial aviation aftermarket in the region. A two-day international exhibition, annually gathering the global airline supply chain to do business in Dubai. Co-located with Aircraft Interiors Middle East, the event is the largest of its kind in the region and enables attendees to discover the latest technology, learn from industry experts and expand their network.
Stop by booth 2654 for a warm AJW Group welcome. Connect with our team below.
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.
Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.
When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.
Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.
Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.
When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events.
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.
Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.
When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.
Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.
Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.
When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events.
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.
Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.
When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.
Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.
Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.
When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events.
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Nick Ward
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.
Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.
When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Tolkyn Rymkulova
Regional Marketing Manager CIS
Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Umit Caymaz
Managing Director, AJW Türkiye
Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.
Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.
Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.
When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian Wray
Business Development Manager - Major Assets
Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events.
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